Definition of mucosa Mucosa

/mjukowˈsʌ/ - [myukowsu] - mu•co•sa

We found 3 definitions of mucosa from 3 different sources.

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What does mucosa mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

mucosa - mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior
  mucous membrane
  tissue layer, membrane a thin pliable sheet of material
  conjunctiva a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
  endometrium (pregnancy) the mucous membrane that lines the uterus; thickens under hormonal control and (if pregnancy does not occur) is shed in menstruation; if pregnancy occurs it is shed along with the placenta at parturition
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  • mucosa (Noun)
    A mucous membrane .

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mucosa in sign language
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